WASHINGTON, D. C. - In January, generated with help from artificial intelligence (AI) discouraged New Hampshire Democrats from voting in the state’s presidential primary.
Last July, used an AI version of Donald Trump’s voice in an anti-Trump television ad. Such deceptions have prompted U.S.
Rep. Shontel Brown to introduce legislation that would require disclaimers on election-related content generated by AI, and would make it illegal to use AI to deprive or defraud individuals of their right to vote. The Warrensville Heights Democrat noted that f She said that a on Russia’s use of social media interference during the 2016 election concluded that Kremlin efforts “targeted African-Americans more than any other group or demographic.
” “This threat is no longer theoretical,” said a statement from Brown. “It is quickly making its malevolent presence known and will likely get much worse. I am especially concerned that deepfake images, audio, and video will be used to target Black and minority voters whose voting rights have historically and consistently been under threat.
Combining 21st century technology with old-fashioned voter suppression and misinformation is a dangerous combination.” The Securing Elections from AI Deception Act that she’s introducing with 46 cosponsors -- including Ohio Democrats Emilia Sykes of Akron, Joyce Beatty of Columbus, and Greg Landsman of Cincinnati -- would bar developers or deployers of artificial intelligence from using AI to in.
